Men’s Health Strong Talk

Mitchell Hooper, the World's Strongest Man, joins Strong Talk to break down the training, mindset, and science behind becoming the strongest athlete on the planet. He shares how his background in marathon running shaped his approach to strength, why recovery, sleep, and conditioning matter just as much as lifting heavy, and offers his perspective on testosterone therapy, injury prevention, and bui...

Navy SEAL veteran and six-time CrossFit Games athlete Josh Bridges talks CrossFit, Hyrox, mental toughness, injuries, progressive overload, and how to train for strength, longevity, and life beyond competition.

Celebrity trainer Don Saladino joins Strong Talk to unpack the internet’s favorite fitness debate: natty or not. Drawing on his work with stars like Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, Saladino breaks down Hollywood transformations, realistic muscle-building timelines, and why consistency, training, nutrition, and recovery matter more than most people think. -------------------------------------------...

Scott Eastwood joins MH Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to talk all about how his training has changed as he's gotten older and whether or not he's open to supplements and testosterone. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top workout plan for men over 40: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a65628441/muscle-after-40-fitness-guide/ Si...

F1 performance coaches Sam Village and Declan Foley explain just how strong F1 drivers need to be. They outline the strength, conditioning, recovery, and mental training that prepare drivers to withstand extreme G-forces, maintain focus at 200+ mph, and perform under relentless pressure. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top workout plan for men over 5...

The science of building muscle has gotten overly complicated. So we’re giving it you straight in Men's Health's new podcast, Strong Talk. Every week, we're sitting down with the fittest guys we know to discuss the workouts, nutrition, and mindset you need to become your strongest at any age.

Get the exercises, training strategies, and mental tricks champion bodybuilder and trainer Sadik Hadzovic uses to build massive legs in this unfiltered conversation. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top workout plan for building lean muscle: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69739842/maingaining-workout-program/   Sign up for our free weekly work...

Michael Jai White talks training at 58, masculinity, martial arts, discipline, aging powerfully, and why men may actually peak later in life. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top workout plan for men over 50: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a60307445/max-muscle-at-50-bryan-krahn/  Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.mensheal...

Ludi Lin shares how he gained 35 pounds to build his chiseled physique for his role as Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat 2. He breaks down the diet and workout tips that got him there (and proves he can still do a split, too!) when he talked to Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our maingaining workout program: https://www.mens...

Men's Health Executive Editor Ben Court joins Eb and Pat to discuss how the Coast Guard trains for chaos. The workouts, mindset, and teamwork behind high-stakes rescues are all tailored to save lives. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our Ultimate Athlete workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a67948993/ultimate-athlete-8-week-training-program/ S...

Paul Walter Hauser joins MH Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to share his 100-pound weight loss journey—from 333 pounds to stronger than ever. A raw conversation on mindset, discipline, and why the scale doesn’t tell the full story. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top weight loss workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a...

Men's Health Senior Fitness Editor Brett Williams joins Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to discuss his reporting on the Ohio State football team and how and why they've achieved the success they have. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our Ultimate Athlete workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a67948993/ultimate-athlete-8-we...

Trey Murphy on the routines that power performance: workouts, recovery priorities, and the mentality shifts that changed his game. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our Ultimate Athlete workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a67948993/ultimate-athlete-8-week-training-program/ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www.menshealth....

Tom Ellis joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson and opens up about fitness setbacks, Hollywood body trends, and how he stays in shape with less time. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our 8-week strengthspan workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a70593914/strengthspan-workout-program/ Sign up for our free weekl...

Knicks legend John Starks joins MH fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. and exercise physiologist and strength coach Dr. Pat Davidson to discuss March Madness, how the game has changed, and what toughness actually looks like. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our 8-week strengthspan workout plan: ⁠⁠https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a70593914/strengt...

Fitness personality and Peloton instructor Andy Speer joins MH fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. and exercise physiologist and strength coach Dr. Pat Davidson to discuss all of the different aspects of strength and the concept of the strengthspan. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our 8-week strengthspan workout plan: https://www.menshealth.com/fi...

Patrick Dempsey joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and senior health editor Marty Munson to talk all things colorectal cancer screenings, cycling, and training yourself to do hard things. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top workout plan for men over 50: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a60307445/max-muscle-at-50-bryan-krahn/  Sign...

Fitness expert Dr. Mike Israetel joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, CSCS to talk all about whether your physique is more impacted by how you train or your own genetics. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our maingaining workout program: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69739842/maingaining-workout-program/  Sign up for our free weekly w...

Fitness personality Dr. Mike Israetel joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, CSCS to talk all about how AI is revolutionizing the fitness industry and the pros and cons. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our maingaining workout program: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69739842/maingaining-workout-program/   Sign up for our free weekly wor...

Terry Crews sits down to talk about his 30-plus year muscle-building journey with Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top workout plan for men over 50: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a60307445/max-muscle-at-50-bryan-krahn/   Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: https://www...

Olympic bobsledder and US Army Sgt Frank Del Duca and USA Bobsled Head Coach and US Army Lt. Col. Chris Fogt join Men's Health Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel to talk all things Olympics and the grit and determination required to be the best. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our maingaining workout program: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69739842/ma...

In this special Super Bowl episode, Rob Gronkowski joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to talk his epic career, the Super Bowl, and some of his most iconic touchdowns. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our maingaining workout program: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69739842/maingaining-workout-program/   Sign up fo...

Arnold Schwarzenegger joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, CSCS, and Dr. Pat Davidson, Ph. D, to talk all about his long career in fitness and in Hollywood. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top workout plan for men over 50 https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a60307445/max-muscle-at-50-bryan-krahn/   Sign up for our free weekly workout n...

WWE champ Seth Rollins joins Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to discuss his WWE journey and recovering from injury.

80-year-old Ernie Hudson sits down with Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel and Dr. Pat Davidson to discuss aging and training with longevity in mind. ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our 8-week strengthspan workout plan: ⁠⁠https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a70593914/strengthspan-workout-program/⁠ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter:...